- Position Title
- Seasonal Park Ranger (General)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-ISRO-25-12735533-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 to Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Park Ranger (General) GS-0025-05
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience and/or education requirements for a Park Ranger (General) GS-0025-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
2.
Applicants must currently possess a National Registry EMR-Emergency Medical Responder Certification (or higher-level certification) by or those enrolled in the training by closing date of this announcement. (you must indicate which school you will be/are attending and your expected completion date). Please select the response below that describes your qualifications in this area.
You must submit documentation to support your response to be considered.
You must submit documentation to support your response to be considered.
Physical Strength and Agility
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Hike up to ten miles routinely on rugged terrain within an 8-hour work shift
4.
Safely and competently navigate a canoe or kayak in open water conditions.
5.
Work on job related tasks with co-workers in confined areas.
6.
Provide procedure or technique training to the public to preserve the area's natural, historical and cultural resources (e.g., Leave No Trace).
Interpretation
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Provide information to the public concerning an area or location (e.g., points of interest, available services, rules and guidelines, maps or directions, etc.).
8.
Provide public orientation to a park or recreation area (e.g., current events, resource management or environmental projects, and overview of areas natural, cultural, and/or historical resources).
9.
Initiate resource-related conversations with park or recreation area visitors to encourage compliance with resource regulations.
10.
Share new and important information with other co-workers.
11.
Provide information to the public using information or materials on management policies, and legislative updates on issues affecting the natural, historical, and/or cultural preservation of the area.
Interpersonal Skills.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Explain the significance and encourage stewardship of the area's natural, cultural, and/or historical resources for public awareness.
13.
Communicate orally in person, and/or over the phone to provide information to the public or others within the organization.
14.
Explain the importance of rules or regulations concerning the protection of the area's resources, and/or the safety of visitors.
15.
Answer recurring visitor questions while maintaining a professional demeanor.
16.
Conducts informal talks or discussion with groups of visitors to encourage the protection and preservation of the park's natural, cultural and historical resources.
Organizational Awareness and Attention to Detail
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Evaluate quality of service against established standards.
18.
Identify safety issues in a recreation setting or similar industry.
19.
Mitigate safety issues in a recreation setting or similar industry.
20.
Identify customer service issues in a recreation setting or similar industry.
21.
Explain rules or regulations to concessioners, leaseholders, or permit holders in a recreation setting or similar industry.